Australian inflation accelerates in Q3 and raises the risk of further rate hikes
Australia's consumer price index rose 1.3% in the third quarter on higher fuel costs, while core inflation stays elevated and markets price in a fifth hike.
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what happened
Australian consumer prices climbed sharply in the third quarter as fuel costs rose again, according to Reuters, which cited data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.3% over the quarter after a 0.6% gain the previous quarter, and annual inflation reached 3.9%.
The key trimmed mean measure of core inflation rose 1.0% in the quarter, in line with forecasts, but its annual pace of 3.6% remains far above the Reserve Bank of Australia's 2% to 3% target range.
why it matters
Markets already price in a fifth rate hike this year, and data like this reinforces those bets. A firmer Australian dollar usually follows such expectations, while bonds and equities face pressure when yields rise.
market impact
Australian dollar: tighter RBA policy bets support the currency; government bonds under pressure
- AUD/USD pressure up — bets on further RBA rate hikes support the Australian dollar
- Australian government bonds pressure down — higher rate expectations push yields up and bond prices down
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- Australia inflation runs hot in Q3, adds to rate risk — Reuters, 28 October 2026 at 00:36 UTC
- Australian inflation runs hot in Q3, adds to rate hike risk — Reuters, 28 October 2026 at 00:55 UTC
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